FARMINGTON – Students at the Smart Fun Learning Adventure School have been staying three to four hours late, once a week. This isn’t because of detention, or mandatory make up work, but robotics.
The Smart Fun Engineers team is comprised of seven students who attend the Smart Fun Learning Adventure School, located on Fairbanks Road. This past November they blew away the judges with an impressive 230 score, out of 280 max, which earned them a trip to the FIRST LEGO League robotics competition to be held this May in San Diego, Calif.
“They’re enthusiastic and think about it on their own,” said Sheena Thomas, director of Smart Fun Learning Adventures. “They have an intrinsic motivation, they seem to enjoy the learning process and the competition as well.”
Thomas teams up with Monica Allen to coach the students, who are in grades ranging from 4 to 7, in robotics. Additionally the Engineers must prepare a presentation and skit for this year’s theme, hydrodynamics. Thomas believes the competition and program are both great building blocks for those involved.
“There are so many life elements to go along with the technology piece,” Thomas said. “It also gives them the valuable experience to adapt under pressure, while working as part of a team.”
The Smart Fun Engineers are accepting donations for their trip to California. Please call 779-7117 or email sheena@smartfunlearningadventu
Congratulations Smart Fun! You’re going to do great in San Diego!
I am happy to help sponsor a great team like you. So proud of you!
Nice job Smart Fun Engineers!
Way to go Team!! What an experience y’all have had this season. Can’t wait to hear how you do in May!!